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Belie

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo lie around; encompass.
2.VerbTo surround; beleaguer.
3.VerbTo tell lies about. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
4.VerbTo give a false representation of.
"Her smooth complexion and dark hair belie her actual age."
5.VerbTo contradict, to show (something) to be false.
"Her obvious nervousness belied what she said."
6.VerbTo call a liar; to accuse of falsehood.
7.VerbTo fill with lies; to lie to.
8.VerbTo conceal the contradictory or ironic presence of (something).
"His calm demeanor belied his inner sense of guilt."
9.VerbTo show, evince or demonstrate (something) to be present, particularly something deemed contradictory or ironic.
10.VerbTo mimic; to counterfeit.
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